“font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; font-family: ‘Times New Roman’;”> June 29, 1954-April 10, 2011
“font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family:”> Richard (Rip) Bratcher, esteemed father to Richard Alex Bratcher, Farrah (Keith) Mosby and Lawrence C. Williams. He was a caring brother to Frank (Joann) Bratcher, Earline (Otis) Walker, Rev. James (Althea) Bratcher, Alma (Kenneth) Kissel, and Lima (Ron) O’Neal. He was a good man who loved the Lord. Richard had a wonderful heart and a brilliant smile. Following High school he served in the United States Marine Corps. For over 30 years, Richard served Olin Corporation as a Night Superintendent, responsible for directing all operations of the plant for the night shift. He combined his love of cooking and his talent for business, when he opened Smokeez North Bar B Que Restaurant. He was an avid dart player and championship winner of North County.
“mso-spacerun: yes;”> family and friends. Funeral arrangements are being planned by Austin Lane Mortuary located on West Florissant.
